Moderate Candidate Leading in Iran's Early Vote Count
Early results from Iran's presidential election have moderate candidate Hassan Rowhani with the lead. He has the support of reformists in Iran. Rowhani has more than 53 percent of the 5.2 million votes counted early Saturday. Tehran Mayor Bagher Qalibaf had about 17 percent of the votes, and hardline top nuclear negotiator Saeed Jalili was in third place with about 13 percent. It is not clear when the final results will be announced. About 50 million Iranians are eligible to vote, and Iranian media have reported turnout estimates of between ...
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